Firstly, what is black rice? No, it's not the same as wild rice. I first tasted this at my favourite lunch place Jos in a poke bowl. It has a similar texture to brown rice, but I find it more flavourful. It has a slightly chewy texture, mild flavour, and many nutritional benefits, black rice can be cooked as a sweet or savoury meal. Black rice is prepared similarly to brown rice. To avoid a starchy taste it is best to rinse the rice in cold water prior to cooking.

Why is it called forbidden rice?
Also, know forbidden rice. Why? In ancient China, black rice was considered so unique and nutritious that it was forbidden to eat by everyone except royalty. It has existed for over 9000 years in China and parts of Asia.
Why is black rice black? Black rice is black-purple in colour due to a pigment called anthocyanin.
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* Health Benefits of Black Rice
Higher in protein than red, brown or white
Good source of iron
High in fibre
Rich in antioxidants
contains anthocyanin (also found in blueberries and purple potatoes)
Research has found that anthocyanins have strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects
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Sourcehttps://www.healthline.com/nutrition/...
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Method
1. Rinse rice under cold water before cooking.
2. Add 1 cup of rice to 2.5 cups of water.
3. Boil on medium to high heat for 35 minutes until all the water is absorbed. Do not rinse.
4. Remove from the heat and rest for 10 minutes with the lid on before serving. Use a fork to fluff it up.
5. Once the rice has rested, use brown or white rice in a stir fry, poke bowl or rice pudding. I have been experimenting with both sweet and savoury recipes. Black rice pudding with blackberries or blueberries, black rice stir fry with miso, mushrooms and black beans.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 how to cook black rice on the stovetop
0:20 what does black rice cost 500g
1:00 history behind black rice
1:56 health benefits of black rice
2:25 how to cook black rice so it’s fluffy, absorption method
2:36 rice the rice in water first
2:49 add 2.5 cups of cold tap water
3:13 bring to a boil then reduce to medium heat and cook for 35-40 mins
3:35 check water level and add a little more water if needed
3:58 no need to rinse the rice just cover and rest for 10 minutes.
4:22 show and tell close-up, taste test
store in the fridge for 3-5 days in a sealed container
store in the freezer for 3-6 months


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